Paramedic - Harris Regional

Paramedic
Schedule: Full-Time, Varied Shifts

$10,000 sign on bonus with two-year commitment 

Hourly rates starting at $23.98
 

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
Working as a team, respond, treat, and react quickly and calmly to emergency and non-emergency situations in order to provide efficient and immediate, advanced and basic life support, care to the ill and injured. Ensure that during a shift that the assigned unit is properly equipped, stocked, and prepared to respond to a single or multiple patient incidents.  Ensure that during a shift that the assigned unit is properly equipped, stocked, and prepared to respond to single or multiple patient incidents. Be responsible for schedules and coverage in the event that other personal is not available to cover a shift. Shift work requires a mixture of day, night, twenty four hour and on call coverage to ensure adequate coverage for the service.

The duties described herein are minimum standards and may be modified to meet the changing needs of Harris Health System at any time.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performing job functions utilizing the principles of "Standard Work" is an integral part of this position.  Standardization of work promotes quality through simplicity and consistency therefore it is Harris's expectation that employees are committed to learning, and to following, Standard Work. Participation in improvement teams and following established channels for process improvement ideas is a requirement in all positions at Harris Health System.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job.  However, an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.

Education : 
-    High School Diploma required.  Associates Degree or higher is preferred.
-    Current North Carolina Paramedic, National Registry Preferred.
-    Two years experience as a full time Paramedic desired
-    AHA, ARC, ASHI/HSI CPR 
-    AHA, ARC, ASHI/HSI ACLS/ALS 
-    AHA, ARC, ASHI/HSI PALS, or PEPP 
-    BTLS/PHTLS/ITLS/TECC or TCCC , acquire within in 6 months, then maintain thereafter

Experience : Minimum of two years' experience as a paramedic desired. Maintain current standards for recertification through the NCOEMS.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The amount of physical effort remains fluid throughout the shift, but many excursions is consistent. The fixed demands of the job are lifting, securing, and transporting patients to the unit and hospital. To accomplish task an employee is required to twist, bend, walk, run, kneel, and lift. These functions are often accomplished in adverse weather conditions. In addition, this individual must often deal with obese and/or uncooperative in their actions. The duration and weight is dependent on the situation, but employees should be able to lift 100 lbs. and duration of events often lasting greater than one hour per call.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The Emergency Medical Service is staff seven (7) days a week, 52 weeks per year. An assigned shift will schedule staff members to cover days and evening rotations as part of their employment. The work involves approximately 70% of the shift in the field (Harris EMS area of operation including patient's houses, infrastructures, hospitals, and or long term care facilities) were there is a potential risk of injury. During this time the employee is exposed to the environment, blood borne disease exposures, hazardous material situations, and the possible hostile situation. Approximately 20% of the workday is comprised of stationing at an ambulance base were the risk of injury or exposure are reduced. The remaining 10% of the shift are community outreach programs, educational demonstrations, or classroom instruction

This position reports to:  EMS Supervisor

This position has oversight for: AEMT and EMT
 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 
• Health & Fitness Center Access www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center 

EEOC Statement
Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran